Mitchell Tadena

Our beloved brother, Mitchell Tadena passed away Friday, March 9, 2018. Mitchell was born in Lodi, California, but lived most of his life here in Toppenish and White Swan areas. He worked in construction belonging to the union. He liked working on cars, always fixing cars for his family and friends. He loved playing stickgame. He made sticks and bones for family members. And he liked beading. Making all sorts of items, wallets, lighters, earrings, purses, and necklaces. He loved his friends and really enjoyed it when they would come around to visit him. And he loved going to the casino. He was married to Irvina Vallo, she passed on before him. He is survived by Leah-jo Frank, daughter; Margarita Morales and Ajailon Simmons, granddaughters. And, his two sisters, Geraldine McKay, married to Robert McKay and Marina Tadena. Also his nephews and nieces, Tino Tadena, Max Tadena, Kenneth Tadena, Leonard Tobey, Sara Batista and Kelly Lee and their children. On Tuesday, March 13th, we will spend the night with him at the McKinley Indian Church behind Heritage College. Everyone is welcome. Services will be on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. at McKinley Indian Church.. After services we will lay him to rest at Zillah Cemetery, in Zillah. We will then return to McKinley Church for a dinner with all his friends and family. We thank all of you for being a part of his life. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mitchell Tadena, please visit our flower store.